National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Beauty Salon
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Beauty Salons. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Murray Hill in New York City ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Beauty Salon, with 85% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Beauty Salons exist across diverse markets. These city and neighborhood averages are a starting point, but StreetSpring's live platform provides the up-to-date survivability score for your exact block or storefront.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: May 13, 2026 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Murray Hill, New York City — 85% survivability for Beauty Salon
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 72.2% for Beauty Salons
- Top-25 average: 82.5% — 10.3% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Beauty Salons?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Beauty Salons significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.5% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 72.2%.
This 10.3% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
Beauty Salons tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Beauty Salons survivability at the address level.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Beauty Salons can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.
Which US neighborhoods are best for opening a Beauty Salon?
| Signal | Top-quartile neighborhood pattern | Bottom-quartile neighborhood pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront vacancy + churn signal | Neighborhoods with low recent vacancy and steady operator continuity in similar subtypes. | Neighborhoods with elevated commercial vacancy or repeated tenant turnover in the same storefronts. |
| Walk Score + foot-traffic alignment | Neighborhoods where Walk Score (90+) matches actual measured pedestrian volume — not just street-grid promise. | High Walk Score scores driven by transit density but with sparse street-level retail engagement. |
| Median household income alignment | Neighborhoods where median household income fits the subtype's typical customer profile (income elasticity matches). | Neighborhoods where income is either too low for the price tier or too high for the value-perception band. |
How density of similar businesses lifts (or hurts) survival
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Murray Hill, New York City leads at 85% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Beauty Salons are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Hill | New York City | 85.0% | Great | 87.5% | 83.1% |
| 2 | Floral park | New York City | 84.1% | Great | 86.6% | 82.2% |
| 3 | Burleith | Washington DC | 83.9% | Great | 86.3% | 81.9% |
| 4 | Monticello | Dallas | 83.9% | Great | 86.3% | 81.9% |
| 5 | Linwood | Dallas | 83.5% | Great | 85.9% | 81.5% |
| 6 | Riverbend | Tampa Bay | 83.0% | Great | 85.5% | 81.1% |
| 7 | Cypress Bend | Miami | 82.8% | Great | 85.2% | 80.9% |
| 8 | Thornton Park | Los Angeles | 82.7% | Great | 85.1% | 80.7% |
| 9 | Dongan Hills | New York City | 82.6% | Great | 85.1% | 80.7% |
| 10 | North Rosslyn | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 80.6% |
| 11 | Garment District | New York City | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 80.6% |
| 12 | Tenderloin | San Francisco | 82.4% | Great | 84.9% | 80.5% |
| 13 | Upper West Side | New York City | 82.1% | Great | 84.5% | 80.2% |
| 14 | Bristol-Warner | Los Angeles | 82.1% | Great | 84.5% | 80.1% |
| 15 | West University Place | Houston | 82.0% | Great | 84.4% | 80.0% |
| 16 | Russian Hill | San Francisco | 81.9% | Great | 84.4% | 80.0% |
| 17 | North Beach | San Francisco | 81.9% | Great | 84.3% | 80.0% |
| 18 | Westerleigh | New York City | 81.8% | Great | 84.2% | 79.8% |
| 19 | Rosewood Baker | Los Angeles | 81.7% | Great | 84.2% | 79.8% |
| 20 | Republic Homes | Los Angeles | 81.7% | Great | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| 21 | Wilmore | Charlotte | 81.6% | Great | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| 22 | Lake Weldona | Orlando | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| 23 | Orwin Manor | Orlando | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| 24 | Midtown | New York City | 81.6% | Great | 84.0% | 79.6% |
| 25 | Downtown | Dallas | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 79.6% |
Survivability rankings at the neighborhood level describe typical conditions — any specific storefront may score higher or lower depending on its exact competitive environment.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Common signals across top-performing neighborhoods
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with New York City claiming 7 of the top spots (28%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- New York City: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 4 neighborhoods (16% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Francisco: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Beauty Salons operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The income-and-density pattern
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 10 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Beauty Salons operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How to apply this ranking when choosing where to open a Beauty Salon
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. Our analysis draws on one of the largest proprietary commercial real estate datasets available, spanning 24 US metros and 130+ business categories. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Beauty Salons.
Filtering the list to your actual constraints
See also: Best Cities for Beauty Salon — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Beauty Salons.
Synergy Patterns: Subtypes That Cluster Together
Survivability isn't subtype-specific in isolation. Neighborhoods that work for Beauty Salons often work for related business types — here's the cross-subtype picture at different points in the Beauty Salon ranking:
Murray-Hill, New York City — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Beauty Salons (85% survivability for Beauty Salon) Other business types that thrive in Murray-Hill:
- Nail Salon (86% survivability)
- Tattoo & Piercing Shop (86% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (84% survivability)
Crestwood, St. Louis — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (48% survivability for Beauty Salon) Other business types that thrive in Crestwood:
- American Restaurant (83% survivability)
- Kosher Restaurant (83% survivability)
- Indonesian Restaurant (82% survivability)
These cross-subtype patterns show up consistently — the strongest neighborhoods for Beauty Salons aren't one-trick markets.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Charlotte: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Beauty Salons
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the national ranking for Beauty Salons compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Beauty Salons identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
Can a Beauty Salon succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Beauty Salons can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Beauty Salons?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Beauty Salons — and by extension, how likely a Beauty Salon tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Beauty Salons represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, mobility data, and 80+ additional factors.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Beauty Salons?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Beauty Salons are New York City (7), Los Angeles (4), Dallas (3). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Beauty Salons in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Is the competitive environment for Beauty Salons stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Beauty Salons varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Beauty Salons. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Beauty Salons across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.